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Surprise party for 40th

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Eliza9917 · 15/10/2018 11:34

IF I were to throw a surprise birthday party for someone, what do I need to consider/budget for? I've got:

  1. Venue
  2. Money behind bar
  3. Buffet
  4. Inviting people well in advance
  5. Hotel (as it won't be near where we live, it will be where everyone else is)

That's it really isn't it?

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Aprilislonggone · 15/10/2018 11:35

Stripper?
Just kidding, I would walk out if anyone got me one!!

Iolaus84 · 15/10/2018 11:38

Decorations? Entertainment?

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Eliza9917 · 15/10/2018 11:41

Aprilislonggone lol so would he!

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spanishwife · 15/10/2018 11:41

Decorations? A few banners or balloons?

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Eliza9917 · 15/10/2018 11:42

I can get cheapy balloons/banners etc from ebay or somewhere, no one will be really fussed about decs. But entertainment is a good point, a singer would be good.

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ANellRetentive · 15/10/2018 11:44

I wouldn't do a surprise party for someone who you knew didn't want one...I would absolutely hate it. Could you not put the money towards a weekend away or something?

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Eliza9917 · 15/10/2018 11:48

He would want one. We don't see family regularly anymore since we moved and he loves a party.

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6demandingchildren · 15/10/2018 11:51

maybe hire a hall instead then you can supply drinks and get guests to also bring their own and get a few friends to mind the bar

Armchairanarchist · 15/10/2018 12:27

DJ or band and decorations.

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